The following report was prepared by the International Planned Parenthood Federation-Western Hemisphere Region
The Regional Conference on Population and Development (RCPD), held in Lima, Peru from 7 August to 9 August 9 2018 was the first opportunity for countries to present national reports on implementation of the Montevideo Consensus, as well as for the presentation of a regional report on implementation by ECLAC. The country reports were surprisingly frank, discussing challenges for implementation, actions taken, and issues they continue to struggle with. While there is always room for improvement, the RCPD proved conclusively that intergovernmental spaces can function as opportunities for real dialogue, learning, shared challenges, and highlighting critical issues emerging or persisting in the region…
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